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Chesley Burnett Sullenberger Jr. has an estimated net worth of $1.5 Million

Chesley Burnett Sullenberger Jr. Wiki Biography

Chesley Burnett Sullenberger Jr., born on 23 January 1951 in Denison, Texas USA, to Marjorie Pauline and Chelsey Sullenberger of Swiss and German ancestry, is renowned as a former airline captain, celebrated for landing the US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009.

As of late 2017, Chesley Sullenberger’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million, acquired from his career in the airline industry spanning from 1980 to 2010.

Chesley Sullenberger Net Worth $1.5 Million

According to his family, Sullenberger’s interest in aviation started at a young age when he would often build airplane models. He pursued his passion and enrolled at the US Air Force Academy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree, and later obtaining a Master’s degree in Industrial Psychology at Purdue University, and another in Public Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. He commenced his aviation career at US Airways and acquired several certifications, including an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and a Commercial Pilot Certificate. Additionally, he pursued a certificate to become a flight instructor and qualified as a fighter pilot, flying the F-4 Phantom from Lakenheath in the UK, and becoming an instructor at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Chesley left the USAF in 1980 with the rank of captain, and joined US Airways.

His career took a noteworthy turn when he successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in January 2009, after the aircraft lost power from both engines due to a bird strike. This remarkable feat made Sullenberger a hero, earning him recognition from US Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He retired from US Airlines in 2010 and was subsequently awarded the Legion of Honor.

Post-retirement, Sullenberger became an influential speaker on airline safety and also served as an accident investigator. Furthermore, he authored two books: ‘Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters’ and ‘Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America’s Leaders’.

Aside from his professional endeavors, Sullenberger is married to Lorraine Sullenberger and is a proud father of two adoptive daughters, Kate and Kelly. The Sullenberger family currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.